​In Conversation: Vitessa Del Prete

From 'armoring' herself against a system to forging the identity that would lead her on the path she was 'meant to walk.'

This is a story about identity.

And choices.

The conviction and clarity with which Vitessa “Tess” Del Prete now speaks about her purpose and values has resulted from things going wrong as often as things went right. In contemplation — in wrestling— with her identity, she emerged with a sense of self, sense of wonder, sense of humor and sense of place in…